Hannah Mills looks for 'happy'.
It's still summer in Serena's world.
Michelle Heimberg is on a trek.
Saul Martinez goes red.
Keni Harrison explores Mykonos.
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In 2021, Finnish hammer thrower Silja Kosonen won European U20 gold, made her first Olympics, and won World U20 gold.  Silja Kosonen (World Athletics / Roger Sedres) Tytus Nowik was named FIVB Boys' U19 World Championship MVP as he helped Poland to the title.  Poland Tytus Nowik (FIVB) Leylah Fernandez's run at the U.S. Open currently includes wins over four higher-ranked Kaia Kanepi, Naomi Osaka, Angelique Kerber, and Elena Svitolina.  Leylah Fernandez (Sportsnet / AP) Marko Radulovic earns MVY honors as Serbia wins the World Junior Water Polo Championship.  Marko Radulovic (r) (fina.org) Bookending with Jumps for Joy
Matthias Casse jumps toward Paris 2024.
Cynthia Appiah enjoys a Toronto summer moment.
Marta Fedina can pose in the ocean surf, too.
Skateboarder Aurelian Giraud tries some tennis.
Hi, Yaroslava!
Aleksander Aamodt Kilde enjoys late-in-the-day (early-in-the-morning?) skiing.
Dina Asher-Smith is happy in Vogue​.
Hi, Keshorn!
Oleksiy Sereda enjoys a sunset.
And, Tom Daley is now the gift that keeps on giving...
Need a Little Flashback to Tokyo 2020?Relive the Olympic Games from Tokyo with a bunch of quality overviews, summaries, and roundups from some of the Olympic sports federations around the worldwide web... Let's start with Olympics.com and "A Celebration of Hope", along with Tokyo 2020's top moments.  Track & Field (Athletics) World Athletics looks at the global diversity that Tokyo 2020 offered. Aquatics FINA offers a catalog of all the swimming, artistic swimming, diving, and water polo news. Gymnastics FIG has a report on artistic gymnastics, trampoline, and rhythmic gymnastics.  Archery Here are seven things from Tokyo 2020 that World Archery loved. Badminton Badminton World Federation has their Tokyo 2020 competition by the numbers. 3,014 shuttles used! Baseball & Softball Baseball and softball participants argue for their sports' Olympic inclusion. Basketball Check out five unforgettable moments of (men's) basketball, and 10 lessons learned from 3x3. France, Belgium, Japan, and the United States make up the women's all-star team. Fencing International Fencing Federation proclaims Tokyo 2020 a "resounding success". Field Hockey The Tokyo 2020 tournament created some jostling on both of the men's and women's world rankings. Handball The International Handball Federation has six conclusions about Tokyo 2020, led by France's domination.  Karate The World Karate Federation reflects on a historic Olympic debut. Rugby Sevens World Rugby has six breakout stars and seven moments to remember. Surfing ISA recaps the competition for both men and women. "I truly believe the Olympics will change our lives."  Table Tennis
The International Table Tennis Federation recounts "history made, records broken" at the 2020 Olympics. Taekwondo World Taekwondo saw an "exceptional Olympic competition". Tennis The International Tennis Federation offers its memorable moments from Tokyo 2020. |
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